Eltrinic fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Eltrinic Corporation is recalling approximately 20,000 fluorescent under-cabinet light fixtures imported from Taiwan due to a defect that can cause electric shock. The lights, which retail for about $6.00, are marked style number La-1, come in a blue box, and consist of an 18-inch, 15-watt fluorescent bulb with a two-prong plug cord. They were sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Ohio, Louisiana, and Wisconsin. No injuries have been reported.
If you own one of these lights, you should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information about returning the product, you can write to Eltrinic Corporation at 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3717, New York, New York 10001, or call 212/947-0888.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Lights Recalled by Eltrinic NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 1977 Release # 77-012 Recall Of Light Fixture Announced WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 4) -- Eltrinic Corporation, New York, New York, in cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced the recall of approximately 20,000 fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures imported from Taiwan. Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the lights contain a defect capable of causing electric shock to users. There have been no known injuries associated with this product. The lights retailed for approximately $6.00 and were sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Ohio, Louisiana and Wisconsin. The lights, packaged in a blue box and marked style number La-l, made in Taiwan, are commonly installed under kitchen cabinets for additional lighting, and consist of a 15 watt, 18" fluorescent bulb and a cord with two-prong plug attached. Customers who have these lights should discontinue using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information regarding return of this product, consumers should write to the Eltrinic Corporation, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3717, New York, New York 10001, or call 212/947-0888.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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